FAA Part 107 Pre-Flight Checklist — WGAN 2026 form template.
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The FAA Part 107 Pre-Flight Checklist is a structured pre-flight compliance document for commercial small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) operators flying under 14 CFR Part 107 in the United States. It covers pilot credentials, aircraft airworthiness, airspace authorization, weather assessment, site survey, insurance verification, and a final Go/No-Go sign-off. Designed as the WGAN-2026-FORM-AER-002 master template, it is meant to be signed, dated, and archived alongside the flight log for FAA inspection readiness.
The FAA Part 107 Pre-Flight Checklist should be run before every commercial sUAS flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 107. Use it for real estate aerial photography, 3D tour capture, construction progress documentation, and any other revenue-generating drone operation. It is especially important when flying in controlled airspace with a LAANC or DroneZone authorization, when a Visual Observer is required, or when clients or insurers request documented pre-flight due diligence.
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IMPORTANT — NOT LEGAL OR FLIGHT ADVICE
We Get Around Network (WGAN) is not a law firm and is not the FAA. This document is a sample template provided as a thought-starter for WGAN members. The current authority on U.S. drone operations is 14 CFR Part 107 and FAA guidance — consult them and a licensed attorney before relying on this checklist or agreement for any commercial flight.
FAA PART 107 PRE-FLIGHT CHECKLIST
Commercial sUAS operations — run before every flight
2026 Master Template · U.S. General — adapt to your state and airspace
WHEN TO USE THIS FORM
Run this checklist before every commercial small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) flight under 14 CFR Part 107. Sign and date at the bottom; archive with the flight log (WGAN-2026-FORM-AER-002). Keep the latest 24 months of flight logs available for FAA inspection on request.
Pilot in Command: [PIC NAME] Part 107 Certificate #: [CERTIFICATE NUMBER] Date of flight: [YYYY-MM-DD]
Property / job: [ADDRESS OR JOB ID] Aircraft: [MAKE / MODEL] FAA Registration #: [FA-XXXXXXXXXX]
☐ Part 107 Remote PIC certificate current (24-month recurrent training within last 24 months — verify on IACRA / FAATC).
☐ Government-issued photo ID on person.
☐ Visual Observer (VO) identified if required for the operation (e.g., BVLOS waiver, sub-pilot operations).
☐ Fit to fly — no fatigue, illness, alcohol/drug impairment, or medication that affects judgment (8 hr “bottle-to-throttle” minimum).
☐ Aircraft registered with the FAA. — Registration card or e-record available; registration # marked on the aircraft.
☐ Remote ID compliant. — Standard Remote ID or Broadcast Module installed and tested. Required for all Part 107 operations (since Sept 16, 2023).
☐ Firmware up to date on aircraft, controller, and any required mobile apps.
☐ Pre-flight visual inspection of airframe, props, motors, gimbal, payload, antennae, and landing gear.
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